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as in inventive
having the skill and imagination to create new things
an imaginative child who is always writing short stories about her pet cat
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as in innovative
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing
found an imaginative gadget that can grind the beans and heat the water to brew coffee
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Recent Examples of imaginative
Still, readers needn’t be aware of Dante’s acrobatics to discover that the poem in English provides imaginative explosions that can stun in mid-sentence.
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Eric Bulson, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2026
In this unique narrative experiment, Rosenkrantz asks Hujar to narrate the events of the previous day in minute, exhaustive detail, resulting in a film that illustrates the life of the creative mind through both the quotidian and the imaginative.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2026
With a cast that also includes Christian Bale as Frankenstein’s creation along with Penélope Cruz and Annette Bening, this looks to be the kind of wild, imaginative leap that one wishes more filmmakers had the opportunity to go for regardless of the outcome.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Imaginative Tile Design From bathroom to kitchen and beyond, tile design is getting more colorful and imaginative.
—Jackson Design and Remodeling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
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Eric Bulson, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2026
In this unique narrative experiment, Rosenkrantz asks Hujar to narrate the events of the previous day in minute, exhaustive detail, resulting in a film that illustrates the life of the creative mind through both the quotidian and the imaginative.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2026
With a cast that also includes Christian Bale as Frankenstein’s creation along with Penélope Cruz and Annette Bening, this looks to be the kind of wild, imaginative leap that one wishes more filmmakers had the opportunity to go for regardless of the outcome.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Imaginative Tile Design From bathroom to kitchen and beyond, tile design is getting more colorful and imaginative.
—Jackson Design and Remodeling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imaginative
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Some lean into local sourcing, others spotlight inventive beverage programs or embrace dietary inclusivity.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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With an inventive concept inspired by the Dutch series De Verraders and a superbly dressed host, The Traitors is a murder mystery game show par excellence.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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Brazil is set to introduce an ambitious and innovative new system for financing forest protection (more on that below) and Lula comes into COP30 with an impressive record of successful forest protection.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The night celebrated innovative global environmental solutions.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Rich Little Brokegirls founder Kimberly Bizu sat down with creator and corporate strategist Jodie Taylor, discussing what women of color navigating corporate spaces and creative careers need to know.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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Anyone vaguely near the aesthetic gets christened it by fans, including Bassvictim, who were always funnier and more creative than the other modern electroclash revivalists.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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A lot of clever stuff goes into this.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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This clever coffee table’s top lifts smoothly and locks into place to create a dining area or workspace.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Penn State saw numerous talented players walk through its doors with Franklin at the helm, with many of them going on to excel in the NFL.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Most recently, the Eagles were able to part ways Tuesday with a 2026 third-rounder to acquire Dolphins edge Jaelan Phillips — a talented but injured pass rusher coming off back-to-back season-ending injuries (Achilles and ACL).—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Imaginative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imaginative. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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